Our client, a leading entity in the automotive industry, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent opportunity where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing quality standards across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Quality Manager and deputise in their absence, including hosting third‑party and customer audits and reviews.
* Assist in maintaining the company Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
* Complete internal audits and special process workstation assessments as per schedule and promptly produce the reports.
* Follow up with internal departments regarding Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) raised from external and internal sources.
* Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and appraisals, if applicable.
* Draft Quality Plans and Methods Statements as required.
* Control the release of technical documents to production.
* Complete internal, external, and customer First Article Inspections (FAIs) for projects as needed.
* Maintain the calibration system and manage the external calibration service provider.
* Support the mechanical inspector regarding inspection at the goods inwards department.
* Conduct process and quality training for induction and special processes.
* Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
* Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
* Education: degree or HNC level. Engineering or technical background, knowledge of engineering standards.
* Experience with quality systems in a safety‑critical engineering environment.
* ISO 9001:2015 Internal or Lead Auditor certification.
* Desired experience with special processes.
* Experience in Quality Assurance techniques and ability to make recommendations to management.
* Fully conversant with measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
* Ability to work independently, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.
* Focused on mentoring and developing others to foster a quality culture within the company.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package
* 25 days holiday per year (pro‑rated for mid‑year starts), plus bank holidays
* Life cover from day one
* Option of joining a private medical scheme after a qualifying period
* Discretionary bonus (equivalent to one month’s basic pay, pro‑rated for the year of joining)
* Sick pay from day one
* Pension scheme with 3% employee and 6% employer contributions
* Standard 36.5 weekly working hours
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